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1 Wisconsin County Coordinate Systems: WLIA Task Force Report on the Issues Ted Koch - State Cartographer WSLS Annual Institute January 27, 2005 Diann Danielsen LIO Manager, Dane County Jerry Mahun Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology, MATC Al Vonderohe Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering, UW-Madison

2 Today s Presentation Diann - WCCS: Why & What + Concerns Jerry - Wisconsin Coordinate Systems: The Technical Foundation Al - WCCS: Emerging Issues and Solutions Ted - Summary: Where are we headed?

3 WI Coordinate Systems Task Force Mission: Analyze and document the foundations of the WCCS Investigate, analyze and document software implementations of WCCS Investigate the redesign of the WCCS Register WCCS with standards setting organization Document WCCS proceedings Develop user-focused documentation Evaluate and make recommendations regarding statutory changes Present TF recommendations to WLIA Board

4 Task Force Members Brett Budrow St Croix County Tom Bushy ESRI Diann Danielsen Dane County John Ellingson Jackson County Bob Gurda State Cartographer s Office (ended 4/30/04) Pat Ford Brown County Gene Hafermann WI Dept of Transportation David Hart UW-Madison Sea Grant Ted Koch State Cartographer, Chair Mike Koutnik ESRI John Laedlein WI Dept of Natural Resources Tim Lehmann Buffalo County Gerald Mahun Madison Area Technical College David Moyer, Acting State Advisor Nat l Geodetic Survey Kent Pena USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service Karl Sandsness yres Associates Glen Schaefer WI Dept of Transportation Jerry Sullivan WI Dept of Administration Peter Thum GeoAnalytics. Inc. Al Vonderohe UW-Madison, Dep t of Civil & Environmental Engineering Jay Yearwood City of Appleton AJ Wortley State Cartographer s Office

5 Task Force Accomplishments 9 meetings in the past 12 months Documents: Equations & Parameters for WI Coordinate Systems, (Jerry Mahun) WCCS Test Point Data Products matrix Proposal to redesign the WCCS WTM parameters registered with ESPG Presenting TF work and conclusions to the professional community

6 Next: Local coordinate systems and the WCCS: Why and What + Concerns Diann Danielsen

7 Why a Local Coordinate System? Regional coordinate systems require ground-to-grid conversions to relate field surveyed coordinates to projected mapping coordinates Easy for staff to misapply or forget conversions Huge conversion effort for historic records Property maps have tens of thousands of ground-level distances on them. Too difficult to convert to map projections for GIS. Design drawings have tens of thousands of map projection distances on them. Too difficult to convert to ground distances for construction stakeout. Three Surfaces Earth s Surface Geoid Ellipsoid Distances on property maps and construction stakeout are measured here. Map Projection Surface GIS spatial databases and design drawings are developed here.

8 Wisconsin Local Coordinate Systems Old WisDOT county coordinate system used an average elevation and scale factor for each county to ease conversion between grid and ground values Typical project-based approach; does not preserve a precise mathematical relationship with other coordinate systems. Several Wisconsin counties began defining and adopting coordinate systems for local use WisDOT desired a unified set of county coordinate systems for the agency s large-scale mapping and roadway design activities that would be: Standardized and mathematically relatable to other systems Incorporate existing local county coordinate systems

9 Solution. Develop map projections that are even more localized than state plane coordinate projections No significant differences between ground distances and map projection distances Ground distances can be used directly in spatial databases and grid (design) distances can be used directly for stakeout.

10 Wisconsin County Coordinate System Fairview Industries was hired by WisDOT in 1993 to develop a consistent statewide set of county based coordinate systems This design raised the ellipsoid surface to near ground level to minimize ground and grid differences Local Map Projection Surface (Secant) Geoid Ellipsoid Enlarged Local Ellipsoid Surface Earth s Surface

11 Wisconsin County Coordinate System 59 separate map projections (Lambert and Transverse Mercator) 72 counties some share a projection

12 Use and Adoption of the WCCS Not officially adopted in statute (no current statutory home for coordinate system definition outside of a platting context) Chapter 236 updates were crafted to recognize and allow the use of WCCS for platting purposes WLIP & Task Force surveys indicate the WCCS has been adopted for use in ¾ s of Wisconsin counties

13 Use and Adoption of the WCCS WCCS has become a key component of the WLIP, recognized as a voluntary or de facto standard, and supported by a number of educational resources Statewide educational rollout in mid-1990 s Hardcopy and online resources

14 Emerging Issues Multiple county coordinate systems Jackson County Official Coordinate System (county adopted) Jackson County Coordinate System (WisDOT developed) Different naming conventions Badger County Coordinate System; Badger County Geodetic Grid; Badger County Coordinate Grid; WCCS Badger County; WCCS for Badger County; WCCS Badger Zone Questionable use of datums WCCS designed specifically for use with NAD83(1991) WisDOT plats being filed using WCCS Badger Zone; NAD83(1997) Variations create confusion when communicating and trying to convert data

15 Other Concerns Vendor Implementation Difficult because of the WCCS s unconventional design; mathematically correct, but less understood Vendor implementation methodology differs, resulting in different coordinate values for the same feature Lack of Formal Registration Some local systems adopted in ordinance; most are not Not registered with European Petroleum Survey Group/EPSG Aids consistent interpretation and implementation Lack of State Custodian/Oversight No designated entity responsible for Wisconsin coordinate systems or other spatial reference parameters (land and water datums, geoid models, ellipsoids, etc)

16 Defining Concepts Coordinate System Development Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Jerry Mahun Madison Area Technical College

17 Defining Concepts To develop a coordinate system: Relate non mathematical three dimensional earth to a mathematical 3D model. Project 3D model into a 2D plane Define coordinate axes and units North (N,E ) p p East

18 Defining Concepts Earth Models Earth Physical Earth; Terrain Entity on which measurements are made. Geoid An equipotential surface A surface on which gravity and centrifugal forces are balanced. Earth Geoid Directions of gravity

19 Defining Concepts Earth Models Earth Geoid Ellipsoid Ellipsoid The ellipsoid is a mathematical surface used to approximate the geoid.

20 Defining Concepts Ellipse Parameters b a = semimajor axis b = semiminor axis f = flattening e = eccentricity f = a-b b e = 2 2 a -b a a

21 Defining Concepts Ellipsoid b a Typical Ellipsoids Ellipsoid a (meters) b (meters) 1/f Clarke ,378,206.4* 6,356,583.8* 1/ GRS 80 6,378,137.0* 6,356, / * WGS 84 6,378,137.0* 6,356, / * *defining parameters

22 Defining Concepts Fitting an Ellipsoid Regional Fitting Ellipsoid 1 fit Geoid Ellipsoid 2 fit

23 Defining Concepts Fitting an Ellipsoid Global Fitting Geoid

24 Earth Geoid Ellipsoid Defining Concepts Fitting an Ellipsoid Normal to geoid (gravity) Normal to ellipsoid Deflection of the Vertical

25 Defining Concepts Fitting an Ellipsoid Earth H Geoid N h H: orthometric height N: geoid height (+) if geoid is above ellipsoid (-) if geoid is below ellipsoid h: ellipsoidal (geodetic) height Ellipsoid h = H + N

26 Defining Concepts Datum datum Any quantity or set of such quantities that may serve as a reference or basis for calculations of other quantities. datum, geodetic A set of constants specifying the coordinate system used for geodetic control, i.e., for calculating coordinates of points on the Earth. A datum consists of the ellipsoid and its geoid fit.

27 Defining Concepts Datum Ellipsoid Fit to Datum NAD 27 Clarke 1866 North America NAD 83 GRS 80 World Criteria Approx Number of Control Stations Origin at Meades Ranch, KS; no geoid separation. Azimuth to Waldo fixed. Ellipsoid centroid coincides with earth's mass center. Semiminor axis set parallel with polar axis 25, ,000 NAD 83 has been adjusted three times in Wis: NAD 83 (1986) - Original national adjustment NAD 83 (1991) - WI HARN incorporated NAD 83 (1997) - Re-observed GPS stations

28 Coordinate System Development Three-Dimensional Reference System Spherical Coordinates North Pole Lat 90 N M G e r r i ee d n i an w i ch Long 180 E N Lat Long 180 W Long 0 Equator W Long South Pole Lat 90 S

29 Coordinate System Development Three-Dimensional Reference System Spherical Coordinates Meridian Equatorial Plane Types of Latitude : Astronomic latitude : Geocentric latitude : Geodetic latitude Polar Axis

30 Coordinate System Development Three-Dimensional Reference System Geodetic Coordinates Normal to Ellipsoid Greenwich Meridian Three dimensional position of a point is expressed by: Equator geodetic latitude geodetic longitude

31 Coordinate System Development Three-Dimensional Reference System Rectangular Coordinates Z Greenwich Meridian Y X Equator Earth Centered Earth Fixed (ECEF) Rectangular Coordinate System Three dimensional position of a point is expressed by x, y, and z

32 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Building a Two-Dimensional Coordinate System Projecting a 3-D surface into a 2-D surface causes distortions: Linear and Angular Y 90 degree angles Same point, different X coordinates Orange Peel Map of the World X

33 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Building a Two-Dimensional Coordinate System Length distortion occurs when projecting from: - ground (Earth) to ellipsoid - ellipsoid to projection surface A Earth Ellipsoid B' B A' A" Projection Surface B"

34 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Building a Two-Dimensional Coordinate System Direction distortion occurs because true north lines converge to a point (North Pole) Grid N True N A B

35 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Developable Surface and Projections A developable surface along with fit criteria becomes a projection that can be used to define a coordinate system. Three commonly used surfaces: Plane Cylinder Cone The developable surface is placed tangent or secant to the ellipsoid. Points are projected from the ellipsoid to the developable surface. The surface is rolled out flat without tearing the surface. Because a projection is mathematical, distortions introduced can be compensated for mathematically. Selecting the type, size, and orientation of the projection allows us to control maximum distortions.

36 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Developable Surface Plane Projection Scale: >1 =1 >1 A C' B' A D' E' B D C E Tangent plane Scale distortions North Scale varies Lines of Constant Scale Coordinate system East

37 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Developable Surface Cylindrical Projection Scale: > 1 = 1 < 1 = 1 > 1 C' B A A' D E' C E Transverse cylinder Scale distortions North Scale > 1 Scale < 1 Scale > 1 Scale varies Scale = 1 Scale Constant Scale = 1 Coordinate system East

38 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Developable Surface Conic Projection > 1 Scale: < 1 = 1 C' B = 1 A C > 1 A' D E' E Cone Distortions North Standard Parallels Scale varies Scale = 1 Scale constant Scale > 1 Scale < 1 Scale > 1 Scale = 1 Coordinate system East

39 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Transverse Mercator Cylindrical Projection North North Pole convergence N p P Central Meridian Grid North N o E o E p East

40 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Transverse Mercator Cylindrical Projection Computing Zone/System Constants Design parameters are used to compute constants for each zone or system. a b f n = = a+ b 2 f 2 9n 225n r = a( 1 n)( 1 n ) u u u u n 9n = n 15n = n = n = ( ) ( ) ( ) U = 2 u 2u + 3u 4u U = 8 u 4u + 10u U = 32 u 6u U = 128u 6 8 v v v v n 27n = n 55n = n = n = ( ) ( ) ( ) V = 2 v 2v + 3v 4v V = 8 v 4v + 10v V = 32 v 6v V = 128v ( ) ω = φ + sinφ cosφ U + U cos φ + U cos φ + U cos φ o o o o 0 2 o 4 o 6 o S = k ω r o o o

41 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Transverse Mercator Cylindrical Projection Direct Conversion Geodetic to grid coordinates ( ) L = λ λ cosφ o ( ) ω=φ+ sinφcosφ U + U cos φ+ U cos φ+ U cos φ S = k ωr o t = tanφ η = e' cos R = A 1 ka o φ 2 2 ( 1 e sin φ) = R 1/ 2 1 A2 = Rt A3 = ( 1 t +η ) A4 = 5 t +η ( 9+ 4η ) A5 = 5 18t + t +η ( 14 58t ) A6 = 61 58t + t +η t A7 = ( t + 179t t ) 5040 ( ) ( ) ( ) N= S S + N + A L 1+ L A + A L o o ( ) E = E + A L 1+ L A + L A + A L C 1 = t o C3 = 1+ 3η + 2η C5 = ( 2 t ) ( ) 1 2 F2 = ( 1+η ) 2 1 F4 = 5 4t 12 +η 9 24t ( ) ( ) ( ) γ= CL 1+ L C + CL k = k 1+ FL 1+ FL 2 2 o 2 4

42 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Transverse Mercator Cylindrical Projection Inverse Conversion Grid to geodetic coordinates. ω= t f ( N N + S ) o o ( sin cos )( V V cos V cos V cos ) 2 2 ( 1 e sin φf ) ( E E ) o f = tanφ f f o f 1/ 2 f kr φ = ω+ ω ω + ω+ ω+ ω η = e' cos φ R = Q = R o ka f 1 2 B2 = tf ( 1+ηf ) B3 = ( 1+ 2tf +ηf ) B4 = 5+ 3tf +ηf ( 1 9tf ) 4η f B5 = 5+ 28tf + 24tf +η f ( 6+ 8tf ) B = t + 45t +η t 90t B7 = ( tf tf + 720tf ) 5040 ( ) f f f f f ( 3 ( 5 7 )) ( ) L = Q 1+ Q B + Q B + B Q φ=φ + BQ 1+ Q B + BQ L λ=λo cosφ D = t 1 f f D3 = 1+ tf ηf 2ηf D5 = ( 2 + 5tf + 3tf ) G2 = ( 1+ηf ) 2 1 G4 = 1+ 5ηf 12 f ( ) 2 ( ) ( ) 2 2 ( ) γ= DQ 1+ Q D + D Q k = k o 1+ G2Q 1+ G4Q

43 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Lambert Conic Projection North Pole North Central Meridian Grid North convergence R b N p P N b E O E P East

44 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Lambert Conic Projection Computing Zone/System Constants Design parameters are used to compute constants for each zone or system. Q s s s = 2 1 sinφs 1 e sinφs s 1 1+ sinφ 1+ e sinφ ln e ln 2 2 ( s) W = 1 e sin φ n 1/ 2 Wcos n φ ln s Wcos s φ n sinφ o = Q Q s ( ) ( ) a cosφ exp Q sinφ a cosφ exp Q sinφ K = = W sinφ W sinφ s s o n n o s o n o R R b 0 K = exp Q sin = ( φ ) b K exp( Qosinφo) ( W tanφ R ) o o o ko = a N = R + N R o b b o o

45 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Lambert Conic Projection Direct Conversion Geodetic to grid coordinates 1 1+ sinφ 1+ e sinφ Q = ln eln 2 1 sinφ 1 e sinφ R = exp ( Q sin φo ) ( ) sin o K γ= λ λ φ N= R + N R cosγ b E = E + R sinγ o b o 2 2 ( ) k = 1 e sin φ 1/ 2 ( Rsinφo) ( acosφ)

46 Two-Dimensional Rectangular Coordinate Systems Lambert Conic Projection Inverse Conversion Grid to geodetic coordinates. R' = R N+ N b E' = E E γ= tan 1 λ=λo o ( E' ) 2 2 ( ) R = R' + E' ( ) ln K R Q = sinφ o R' b γ sin φo 1/ sinφ 1+ e sinφ f1 = ln e ln Q 2 1 sinφ 1 e sinφ f 2 1 e = 1 sin φ 1 e sin φ sinφ= ( ) ( ) exp 2Q 1 exp 2Q 1 k = ( 1 e sin φ) + ( φo ) ( acosφ) 1/ 2 Rsin 2 2

47 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin State Plane Coordinate (SPC) Zones NAD 27 and NAD 83 North Central Three Lambert Conic Projection Zones Maximum scale distortion (ellipsoid to projection): 1/10,000 South

48 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin State Plane Coordinate (SPC) Zones NAD 27 North Central South Datum: NAD 27 Ellipsoid: Clarke 1866 Zone North Central South Code South Std Par 45 34' N 44 15' N 42 44' N North Std Par 46 46' N 45 30' N 44 04' N Central Meridian 90 00' W 90 00' W 90 00' W Latitude of Origin 45 10' N 43 50' N 42 00' N Nb Origin Northing 0 ft 0 ft 0 ft Eo Origin Easting 2,000,000 ft 2,000,000 ft 2,000,000 ft NAD 27 uses the US Survey foot (39.37 inches = 1 meter, exact) as the defining linear unit.

49 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin State Plane Coordinate (SPC) Zones NAD 83 North Central South Datum: NAD 83 Ellipsoid: GRS 80 Zone North Central South Code South Std Par 45 34' N 44 15' N 42 44' N North Std Par 46 46' N 45 30' N 44 04' N Central Meridian 90 00' W 90 00' W 90 00' W Latitude of Origin 45 10' N 43 50' N 42 00' N Nb Origin Northing 0 m 0 m 0 m Eo Origin Easting 600,000 m 600,000 m 600,000 m NAD 83 datums use the meter as the defining linear unit.

50 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zones NAD 27 and NAD 83 UTM Zone 15 UTM Zone ' West 90 00' West 84 00' West Maximum scale distortion (ellipsoid to projection): 1/2,500 Two 6 wide transverse cylindrical zones UTM Zones are defined using the same parameters for both NAD 27 and NAD 83 datums: UTM Zone UTM 15N UTM 16N Central Meridian 93 00' W 87 00' W Latitude of Origin 0 00' N 0 00' N No Origin Northing 0 m 0 m Eo Origin Easting 500,000 m 500,000 m ko Scale at Cen Mer UTM systems use the meter as the defining linear unit.

51 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin Transverse Mercator (WTM) Zone NAD 27 and NAD ' West 90 00' West 87 00' West Maximum scale distortion (ellipsoid to projection): 1/2,500 One 6 wide transverse cylindrical zone WTM is defined for NAD 27 and NAD 83. A distinct "shift" of approximately 13 miles in northing and easting was introduced to the NAD 83 parameters to more easily distinguish the coordinate values: NAD 27 NAD 83 Central Meridian 90 00' W 90 00' W Latitude of Origin 0 00' N 0 00' N No Origin Northing -4,500,000 m -4,480,000 m Eo Origin Easting 500,000 m 520,000 m ko Scale at Cen Mer WTM The WTM system uses the meter as the defining linear unit.

52 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin County Coordinate System NAD 83 (1991) 59 systems covering 72 counties Conic or cylindrical projection Each uses a raised ellipsoid Maximum ratio: (grid to ground) 1/30,000 rural 1/50,000 urban Raised Ellipsoid Earth Grid H d GRS 80 Ellipsoid N d Geoid

53 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin County Coordinate System NAD 83 (1991) Conic projections

54 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin County Coordinate System NAD 83 (1991) Conic projections

55 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin County Coordinate System NAD 83 (1991) The Jackson County Official Projection does not use a raised enlarged ellipsoid and is instead referenced to the GRS 80 ellipsoid. It is based on a transverse cylindric projection: Central Meridian 90 50' " W Latitude of Origin 44 15' " N No Origin Northing 25, m Eo Origin Easting 27, m ko Scale at Cen Mer

56 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin County Coordinate System NAD 83 (1991) Cylindrical projections

57 Formal Coordinate Systems in Wisconsin Wisconsin County Coordinate System NAD 83 (1991) Cylindrical projections

58 WCCS: Emerging Issues & Solutions Al Vonderohe

59 Emerging Issue Enlarging the ellipsoid has the mathematical effect of modifying the underlying geodetic datum. This has caused difficulties in both the vendor and user communities. Vendors want to support WCCS, but there is complexity. Most of the user community doesn t have a clue about datums and map projections.

60 WLIA Task Force The WLIA Task Force on Wisconsin Coordinate Systems was formed early this year to address this and other issues associated with location referencing in Wisconsin. A question that emerged: Can the WCCS be re-designed so that: 1. There is no need to change the ellipsoid from GRS 80. That is, there will be one datum for all projections. 2. Coordinate differences between the existing and redesigned systems will be within negligible bounds. In this way, legacy databases and records will not have to be modified.

61 Leave the ellipsoid where it is and enlarge only the map projection surface. This way, the ellipsoid factor and the scale factor are nearly inverses of one another and their product = 1. Geoid Local Map Projection Surface Ellipsoid Map Projection Surface Earth s Surface

62 Approach to Lambert Re-Design Two strategies: 1. Make the original and re-designed map projection surfaces be identical in threedimensional space. This will cause the latitude of the central parallel (φ 0 ) to change. Challenge: Finding φ Hold φ 0 constant. This will cause the original and re-designed map projection surfaces to be dissimilar. Challenge: Finding k 0.

63 Approach to Strategy 1 Work in geocentric coordinates (3D rectangular). Use analytical geometry. Find equations of the line that is the projection of the central meridian. Find the point of tangency between GRS 80 ellipsoid and a line parallel with the above line. Convert X,Y,Z of this point to φ,λ,h. φ is the latitude of the central parallel.

64 Geocentric / Geodetic Coordinates Geocentric coordinates are based upon a 3D right-handed system with origin at ellipsoid center, XY plane is the equatorial plane, +X axis passes through λ = 08, +Y axis passes through λ = 908E. For any point, there are direct and inverse transformations between X,Y,Z and φ,λ,h. X Equator Greenwich Y P λ P Z φ P h P P Z P X P Y

65 Approach to Strategy 1 Profile through GRS80, enlarged ellipsoid, and original map projection surface at λ 0 : Map projection surface Parallel Geodetic coords = φ 1, λ 0, 0; Compute X,Y,Z Geodetic coords = φ 2, λ 0, 0; Compute X,Y,Z GRS 80 Find X,Y,Z of point of tangency. Transform to φ 0, λ 0, h. Enlarged ellipsoid Compute equations for this line. NOTE: Two sets of geodetic coordinates; one set of geocentric coordinates.

66 Approach to Strategy 1 To find k 0 : k 0 = R + D R Map projection surface where R is the radius in the meridian of GRS 80 at φ 0. D GRS 80 Enlarged ellipsoid Minor Axis R Ellipsoid Normal Compute perpendicular distance between these two lines.

67 Approach to Strategy 1 There will be discrepancies because the two ellipsoids do not have the same shape. Compute best fit translation in Y (change in false northing) and scale from sets of coordinates of points in both the original and re-designed systems. Points should be well-distributed across geographic extent. Apply these best fits to final re-designed parameters.

68 Dane County Test of Lambert Methodology (Strategy 1) X = m; Y = 0.000m X = m; Y = m X = m; Y = 0.000m X = m; Y = m X = m; Y = m

69 Approach to Transverse Mercator Re-Design Hold all parameters initially constant except k 0. Compute new k 0 in manner similar to that for Lambert re-design. Compute best fits for translation in Y (false northing) and scale. Apply best fits to final parameters. NOTE: Cannot hold map projection surface identical because the 2 cylinders have different shapes.

70 Lincoln County Test of Transverse Mercator Methodology X = m; Y = m X = m; Y = m

71 Conclusions Under the re-design, all WCCS would have a single, common datum based upon the GRS 80 ellipsoid. Initial tests indicate that WCCS can be redesigned to within 5mm or better. The WLIA Task Force has deemed 5mm to be a negligible difference. The WLIA Task Force is recommending redesign.

72 Summary Where are we headed? Ted Koch

73 Summary Where are we headed? WCCS redesign proposal approved by WLIA October 04 WCCS redesign proposal approved by WLIB November 04 WLIB approves $35 K for redesign costs Contract for redesign through a single county using WLIB Strategic Initiative Grant

74 Summary Where are we headed? (Continued) WCCS redesign completed by Sept. 05 WCCS redesign documentation completed by Dec. 05 During 05, TF will continue to address issues of registration, legislation and use Prepare a TF final report Continue to inform the community

75 Thank You Questions???

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